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Re: Your Dallas Mavericks Re: Dirk has to carry the team early on

Preach Rob. You speak the truth!

--- Rob <Rob.Crawford@...> wrote:

>
> Basically you've missed the essence of what we are
> trying to convey,
> you seemed to be more concerned with which Dirk is
> cuter, the short
> haired or the long haired. I have never said that
> Dirk shouldn't be
> a team player, nor have I ever said chemistry is not
> important....in
> fact I think I just posted a message last week
> asking if you would
> really want someone like Alan Iverson on your team.
> What I am
> saying is that when the game is on the line or it's
> a tightly
> contested game Dirk needs to step up and be the
> leader on this
> club...he needs to say "Give ME the Ball". Instead
> of all this "Why
> no I don't mind, here's the ball Michael ...I
> insist"...there is
> such a thing as TOO nice and last year the Mavericks
> did not show
> one hint of having that killer instinct that
> championship teams have
> when they just get the game put away early and keep
> it that
> way...the Mavs always found a way to keep the other
> team in the
> game. The Piston are far from perfect and the
> Lakers got lucky
> against the Spurs...Fischer's shot was a once in a
> generation
> deal..."Shot heard round the world" etc.....
>
>
>
> --- In your_dallas_mavericks@yahoogroups.com,
> Deborah Hawley
> <forestbrain987@y...> wrote:
> >
> > You men think you are so smart. You are not seeing
> the
> > whole picture. If Dirk was what you want him to
> be,
> > they STILL wouldn't win. EVERYbody on the team has
> to
> > mesh, there has to be chemistry, they have to play
> > unselfish ball. And yes, they do need
> agressiveness.
> > Dirk can play agressively, he actually does. The
> > problem has always been part coaching, part the
> team
> > not being the right people together. The Pistons
> have
> > this perfect team, perfect chemistry, perfect
> coach.
> > They made the Lakers look like rookies. They
> whipped
> > the Pacers. You cannot have a good, solid team
> when a
> > player wants to be THE star. Use your brains. I
> don't
> > know where you guys get that Dirk is the only key
> to
> > winning the championship.
> > --- Reggie Hollins <alexvanderpool_001@y...>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I don't get it. They would rather see a team
> full of
> > > softies playing nice than to see a team and
> players
> > > on
> > > the team be cocky and kick ass. Makes no since
> to
> > > me.
> > > They should go watch the WNBA (We Got Cramps)
> > >
> > >
> > > --- Rob <Rob.Crawford@o...> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Dirk retains water during the playoffs. :)
> And
> > > he
> > > > watches Lifetime
> > > > Television in the off season starting in May.
> > > >
> > > > Got Milk?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In your_dallas_mavericks@yahoogroups.com,
> > > Reggie
> > > > Hollins
> > > > <alexvanderpool_001@y...> wrote:
> > > > > Dirk has been playing that way his entire
> career
> > > > and
> > > > > have had his ass kicked out of the playoffs
> each
> > > > time.
> > > > > Wake up and smell the coffee woman. Nice
> gets
> > > you
> > > > > nowhere. He keeps listening to women around
> here
> > > > being
> > > > > nice and he will be watching the finals on
> TV
> > > with
> > > > the
> > > > > rest of us....AGAIN.
> > > > >
> > > > > --- Deborah Hawley <forestbrain987@y...>
> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Dirk knows the ladies are right. Uh, and
> last
> > > > night,
> > > > > > he was playing team basketball, and they
> > > kicked
> > > > some
> > > > > > serious Kings butt.
> > > > > > --- Reggie Hollins
> <alexvanderpool_001@y...>
> > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > I wish I could be wrong on this too but
> Dirk
> > > > may
> > > > > > be
> > > > > > > listening to all the women around hear
> > > > screaming
> > > > > > > "Please Dirk don't be arrogant and
> selfish
> > > > like
> > > > > > > Kobe."
> > > > > > > What load of CRAP! He needs to listen
> to us
> > > > > > Please
> > > > > > > Dirk stop being a PUNK and be a LEADER.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --- Rob <Rob.Crawford@o...> wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > I agree Dirk has to be the "Man". But
> I
> > > > doubt
> > > > > > > very
> > > > > > > > seriously if he
> > > > > > > > has it in him. He's just too nice.
> sad
> > > but
> > > > > > > > true....I'd love to be
> > > > > > > > wrong on this one.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > --- In
> > > > your_dallas_mavericks@yahoogroups.com,
> > > > > > > > "Bryan" <bgreer52@h...>
> > > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Since the team has a lot of injuries
> I
> > > > think
> > > > > > > it's
> > > > > > > > time for Dirk to
> > > > > > > > > step up. He has to be the leader and
> put
> > > > this
> > > > > > > team
> > > > > > > > on his back.
> > > > > > > > With
> > > > > > > > > Fin and Marquis out along with Stack
> he
> > > > has to
> > > > > > > do
> > > > > > > > it. I hope he
> > > > > > > > > starts out the season just like he
> was
> > > > last
> > > > > > > > night...dominating!
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > >
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>
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Whatever. I give up, we'll see what happens this season. ... === message truncated === __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired...
Deborah Hawley
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Preach Rob. You speak the truth! ... === message truncated === __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail...
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Yes, The truth according to evilr0b...
Rob
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It's the truth that all should know or at least have some sort understanding about it. Which Dirk do you like the long haired Dirk or the short haired Dirk? ...
Reggie Hollins
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Hmmm.. Devin Harris to start tonight. I don't feel good about that. I hope i'm wrong. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address...
Reggie Hollins
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I caught that piece in the DMN as well. Nope, I don't get a real warm fuzzy about him starting either. He didn't look so good the other night. All forcing...
Rob
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Nov 1, 2004
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It's just commonplace for me to second guess Nellie these days. I hope he didn't have a beer in his hand when he decided to start Harris. ... ...
Reggie Hollins
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What are you talking about? The kid looked really good in the last 5 preseason games. He also led the league in steals in the preseason with 22. I think this...
Bryan
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Nov 1, 2004
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Last 5 games? Did you see the San Antonio game? Rob and I were there. 5-19, missed numerous open teammates. Forced up shots in the paint with 4 defenders...
Reggie Hollins
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The article always mentions that Harris is the irist rookie to start on opening day for Nellie since Tim Hardaway...but that is DEAD wrong. In the 2000-2001...
Rob
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irist = first doh! ... start ... a...
Rob
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I guess he meant rookie point guard.... Rob <Rob.Crawford@...> wrote: The article always mentions that Harris is the irist rookie to start on opening...
Brock Burkett
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... Nelson said Tim Hardaway in Golden State was the last rookie he could remember starting for him in an opener. ... I guess Nellie said it and not Eddie...
Rob
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Can i say something?I agree with you Bryan,just because hes a rookie doesnt mean he shouldnt be given a chance,i think hes looking good so far.and hey alot of...
rainbo
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Exactly, this rookie has a chance to be really good really fast. He's exceptionally fast and a good DEFENSIVE player. Yes he will make mistakes but he will...
Bryan
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Harris's defense is gonna have to make up for his turnover to assist ratio which is about 2:1 right now and he's a 34% shooter, 29% from 3 point land. Not...
Rob
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Yeah, I agree with most of what u said, Rob. But I resent u implying that just becuz we are women we only care about the players' hair and stuff. SO sexist and...
Sarah
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Sarah, That comment was not directed at "all" women. Sorry to offend. ... implying that just becuz we are women we only care about the players' hair and...
Rob
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OK... Rob <Rob.Crawford@...> wrote: Sarah, That comment was not directed at "all" women. Sorry to offend. ... implying that just becuz we are women we...
Sarah
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That dumbbutt comment was directed towards me, don't know why, but oh well. I personally think men are just insecure and like to pick on woman. Ha, well, you...
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Rob
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nice win! that is a game we would of lost last season. we actually played defense (the first half anyway) damp got key blocks, devin did more than you could...
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Why's it got to be a dumbbutt comment and why do you lump me in with all men? YOU were the one that posted the message about pretty and ugly NBA players. I...
Rob
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LOL!!! Now that's funny. ... === message truncated === __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com...
Reggie
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Rob, what are you doing?? You are a moderator, man! You don't call any member a brainless twit. You save that for people like Nellie LOL! forestbrain987, I...
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Rob, consider this your final warning! hehe -Sarah MavsRandy <randykessel@...> wrote: Rob, what are you doing?? You are a moderator, man! You don't...
Sarah
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I can handle Rob, he's pretty easy to read and very shallow. Anyway, Randy, you know my name, I feel it's very impersonal when you call me forestbrain987... ...
Deborah Hawley
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You just don't get it. The Mavs have been playing like a team for the past few years. You don't become the highest scoring team without playing team ball. The ...
Reggie
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Well said Reggie. Is there any doubt that Tim Duncan is "The Man" in San Antonio? He is pretty much without ego and is all about "Team". He's one of the few...
Rob
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Reggie, that's an awesome post man. Nicely put. Randy...
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